European Giants Circle as Iqraam Rayners Shines for Mamelodi Sundowns

South African striker Iqraam Rayners is drawing serious attention from top European clubs after a standout debut season with Mamelodi Sundowns. Initially linked with Scottish powerhouse Glasgow Rangers, the interest in Rayners has now broadened significantly, with Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven reportedly joining the race to secure the 29-year-old’s signature.

Rayners, who signed for Sundowns from Stellenbosch FC at the start of the season, has been in red-hot form, not only making an immediate impact in the DStv Premiership but also proving his worth on the international stage. His consistent goalscoring ability saw him narrowly miss out on the Golden Boot, finishing just behind teammate Lucas Ribeiro Costa.

According to a source with deep ties to the European transfer market, PSV Eindhoven have made enquiries about Rayners and are believed to be monitoring his performances closely during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. “Yes, there has been interest in him from Holland. It’s a top club. It’s believed to be PSV Eindhoven. Their scouts have been watching closely at the Club World Cup. Interest is high and strong,” the source told Soccer Laduma.

Back at Chloorkop, an insider confirmed that Rangers have not lost interest either. The Scottish club is said to have deliberately postponed talks to avoid disrupting the striker’s season, and now await the conclusion of the Club World Cup before making their next move. “The point was not to disturb him during the season. Now that it’s done, they are watching his performance at the Club World Cup, especially with the Dutch interest growing stronger,” said the source.

Rayners has already justified the hype, scoring the decisive goal in Sundowns’ 1-0 victory over Ulsan in their tournament opener. His next test comes against Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund, a fixture that offers the perfect platform to enhance his European appeal.

The forward’s pace, sharp finishing, and work ethic have made him a standout in Sundowns’ dominant domestic campaign, and now his performances are translating onto the world stage. With multiple clubs circling, the ball is firmly in Sundowns’ court as they weigh the benefits of retaining their star striker against the financial and prestige rewards of a potential high-profile European transfer.

Whether Rayners will make the leap abroad remains to be seen, but what is clear is that his rise has caught the attention of some of Europe’s most respected clubs — and his journey might just be entering its most exciting chapter yet.